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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 711.06 and 405.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 711.06 and 405.91 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 711.06 = 405.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/711.06 = 405.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 711.06 × 405.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 288,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,620.78/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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